Finance Technician I- Payroll & Pension
Finance Technician I- Payroll & Pension
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- Finance Technician I- Payroll & PensionAbout this Job: In this position you will perform a variety of routine clerical and technical level accounting activities which includes recordkeeping and reporting in support of payroll.As a Finance Technician I you will:
- Work with stakeholders both internal and external to the City to respond to general payroll inquiries and provide general information and assistance regarding payroll information and transactions which includes direct deposits W-4 changes issuance of checks and available leave balances
- Identify and reconcile routine discrepancies between records and accounting systems compiles supporting documentation and creates record of corrective action
- Process and verify accuracy of bi-weekly payroll prepares and enters routine transactions into accounting systems
- Verify accuracy of employees time records ensures that employees are paid accurately and on time and analyzes data to ensure compliance with pertinent policies and procedures
- Process invoices for payment of goods and services verifies contract rates and terms and works with stakeholders to ensure timeliness and accuracy of payments
- Track and maintain various ledgers registers and journals in accordance with established fiscal policies and procedures
- Process tax levies garnishments and child support payments
- Processes and remits employee benefits payments
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Analyze problems identify alternative solutions and make recommendations
- Excel in a fast-paced environment
- Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of full-time experience in payroll accounting or in a related field
We value a diverse range of qualifications and organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with PeopleSoft
- Experience working with Colorado PERA
- One year of customer service experience
Additional Information
Please contact Jeffrey Plunkett at for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
